Chapter 1664: Space Star Fleet
If you've joined this alliance and don't want to do anything, then you can just pay the protection fee.
This does fit the situation of some small and medium-sized interstellar civilizations.
Developing military power seems completely unnecessary, since we can't beat anyone anyway, so we might as well just pay protection money, since we have those big shots above us protecting us.
The vast majority of representatives of interstellar civilizations had no objection to this; the main concern was how the subsequent distribution standards would be arranged.
When the Flame Elf Queen saw that everyone had no objections to the general direction of development, she began to explain the details.
As this part of the discussion progressed, representatives from interstellar civilizations began to speak.
Behind a wall surrounding the conference room, in a room.
What should have been a wall was instead a transparent window, offering a clear view of the conference room across the street.
At that moment, Zhao Chen was sitting on the sofa, legs crossed, watching the increasingly heated discussion in the conference room.
Although Zhao Chen did not publicly participate in this meeting.
However, for other reasons, Zhao Chen still came to witness the proceedings of this meeting.
"It seems everyone agrees quite well with this military alliance," Zhao Chen said with satisfaction, looking around the meeting room.
How could I not be satisfied?
After all, among the known civilizations in the universe, small and medium-sized interstellar civilizations account for the vast majority, exceeding 90%.
Only a few interstellar civilizations possess significant power.
The military alliance launched by the Flame Elf King Salaman is actually indirectly protecting these small and medium-sized interstellar forces.
Therefore, even if they suffer a slight loss during this stage of negotiations, they will fully support the establishment of this cosmic military alliance.
Only a small number of medium-to-high-level interstellar civilizations that still have hope for further development are somewhat resistant to the establishment of this military alliance.
However, they are currently in the minority, and they cannot defeat the interstellar civilizations mentioned above. If they do not join this alliance, they risk being excluded in the future.
Naturally, it was added by default.
"This is an open conspiracy, one that they have absolutely no way to refuse," Grand Marshal Charlotte said to Zhao Chen.
Here, there is not only the Emperor of the Dragon, but also the Grand Marshal of the Dragon.
If the delegates in the conference hall knew that two high-ranking officials from the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire were present, they would probably be very surprised.
"It seems you are still very interested in what's happening here."
"I thought you wouldn't back down." Zhao Chen looked at Charlotte beside him.
Charlotte said, "There's nothing I can do about it."
After all, with the threat of the Conqueror Civilization existing, this military alliance is actually aimed at the future war against the Conqueror Civilization.
Then we will have to contend with a war against an order that devours civilization.
I naturally need to inquire about it.
If they could possess greater strength, they would have some ability to protect themselves when facing an invasion by conqueror civilizations.
Isn't that a form of support for us?
Zhao Chen nodded. Judging from the current situation, the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire and these interstellar civilizations are essentially in the same boat.
Whether facing a civilization that devours another or a civilization that conquers another, neither battle can be lost.
If anything goes wrong on either side, it will be a disaster for the Dragon Star Empire!
This is why Grand Marshal Charlotte is so concerned.
Zhao Chen and Charlotte chatted casually while keeping an eye on the progress in the conference room.
Ultimately, after more than ten hours of intense discussion, including two recesses, the meeting concluded.
The results of the first meeting regarding the Space Military Alliance have finally been achieved.
The first step was to divide all interstellar civilizations participating in the Cosmic Military Alliance into ten levels based on their current seating arrangements.
The first nine levels of interstellar civilizations have been assigned their own military requirements. The tenth level civilization is special, with greater differences between individuals, so each interstellar civilization has its own set of requirements.
Some of these existing military forces already meet these requirements.
Those who have not yet met this military standard will be required to meet it within one year.
In addition, each interstellar civilization was given room for improvement in its annual military budget.
Interstellar civilizations are developing, and it's impossible for them not to increase their military budgets.
Currently, the standard is that the annual military budget must be increased by at least 3% compared to the previous year!
In other words, if your military budget last year was 10 billion Star Coins, then this year you will need to allocate at least 10.3 billion Star Coins to your military budget.
This is also an arrangement to protect the operation of this cosmic military alliance.
In addition, some interstellar civilizations have signed their own exclusive terms. For example, the Fairy Federation tribe used its interstellar transport fleet as an "investment," while some resource-producing areas used their own resources as an "investment."
This arrangement takes all aspects into consideration.
After this part of the discussion was completed.
Another item has also been finalized.
That is to establish a 'Cosmic Interstellar Joint Fleet'. Since this cosmic military alliance exists, a joint fleet specifically for handling this matter is naturally needed.
We can't wait until war breaks out before urgently dispatching the legions and fleets of various forces.
Even if everyone cooperates, this deployment will still take a lot of time.
Furthermore, the lack of regular training can lead to a complete lack of coordination between players on the battlefield.
It is also completely impossible for the legions and fleets of all parties to fully cooperate.
The only way to make up for this is to form a joint interstellar fleet specifically responsible for the security of the alliance!
This combined fleet will always train together, and will be under the command of a dedicated team.
If a real external threat occurs, this combined fleet can quickly maneuver and respond to support the battlefield.
This will buy more time and opportunities for the main force to assemble and arrive to provide support.
To ensure the safety of all interstellar civilizations within the alliance, especially small and medium-sized interstellar civilizations that are completely incapable of self-defense.
Small and medium-sized interstellar civilizations naturally had no objections to the project of forming this interstellar joint fleet.
Those in the middle and upper classes didn't have much of an opinion either, as it didn't really affect them much anyway.
After all, they have their own military forces, and if they are threatened with invasion, their own legions and fleets can respond and deal with the situation urgently.
So this clause was passed without anyone objecting.
What needs to be discussed is the organizational structure of this interstellar joint fleet.
First, according to the previously allocated shares, each interstellar power naturally needs to send corresponding interstellar fleets to be permanently stationed in this interstellar joint fleet. Those without interstellar warships to send will also be given strategic resources and financial support.
As for the size of this interstellar fleet, after some discussion...
The final decision was made on three million interstellar warships.
In fact, most of the various forces believed that the size of this interstellar fleet did not need to be so large; five or six hundred thousand would have been enough.
However, it was only under the strong insistence of the Flame Elf King Saloman and the tacit approval of the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire that the request for the establishment of five million interstellar warships was agreed upon.
With these giants agreeing, the smaller interstellar civilizations below naturally have no reason to refuse.
After all, the greatest contributions came from these giant civilizations.
Their contribution was comparatively small.
Regarding the location of this interstellar fleet, seven locations have been finalized.
These are the seven interstellar civilizations that are among the first-level civilizations, while the other interstellar civilizations must be given a settlement of varying sizes.
On a smaller scale, it might be just a planet, a space city, or a starport.
Large interstellar civilizations like the Holy Elf Empire and the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire might have established military bases that comprise an entire military star system.
These will be considered leased territories of the Universal Trade Alliance, and of course, this lease is free of charge.
No one seemed to have much of an opinion about this.
It's considered approved.
All interstellar fleets of the Cosmic Interstellar Alliance Fleet will be in place within three months.
As required by the Flame Elf King Saloman, this cosmic military alliance needs to be fully operational and functioning normally within six months.
The time requirement is quite short.
Many people had objections, but the Dragon Star Empire expressed its support, so other small and medium-sized interstellar civilizations naturally couldn't say anything more.
Inside the secret room.
Looking at all this, Zhao Chen smiled and said, "All of this must be related to that Lord Kaguya Elf King Oniens."
He was probably involved in all of these plans.
These arrangements appear to be for the stability of this cosmic military alliance.
In fact, all of this was preparation for that future war.
The existence of this interstellar joint fleet was arranged to take into account the speed of emergency response at that time.
If it weren't for the potential backlash from other interstellar civilizations, that guy would probably have implemented this system across tens of millions of interstellar warships.
Grand Marshal Charlotte nodded in agreement, saying, "That's exactly what they think."
This arrangement can be considered the best preparation for the future invasion of conquering civilizations.
Although it is unknown whether they can withstand the invasion from the conqueror civilization, at least for now, it seems that they have made as many preparations as possible.
What happens next, only time will tell.
Zhao Chen stretched, stood up, grabbed Charlotte's hand, and said, "It's rare that we have a chance to get together in person..."
Before Zhao Chen could finish speaking...
Charlotte smiled and opened an electronic screen, displaying it in front of Zhao Chen.
"Your Majesty, I anticipate that you may be quite busy in the coming days."
This was specifically instructed to me by Secretary Lilith.
This is the list of people you will be meeting next; these are all high-level representatives from various interstellar civilizations.
Lilith has instructed you; you cannot refuse.
When Zhao Chen saw the list on the electronic screen in front of him, his face immediately darkened.
"Alright, I have some things to take care of, so I'll have to go now." Charlotte pinched Zhao Chen's cheek and said, "Then I'll be going now, Your Majesty."
After saying that, Charlotte turned and left.
Zhao Chen was left with a resentful look on his face.
Zhao Chen slumped onto the sofa. He had already sneaked here, but Lilith was still making him work.
well...
Zhao Chen glanced at the list, and the first name on it was two from the Burns Interstellar Civilization.
Although I was very unwilling, I still went to work.
After that, Zhao Chen started his business, meeting with these representatives one by one.
When the two representatives of the Burns Interstellar Civilization met for the first time, they could both sense the resentful aura emanating from the Emperor of the Wyverns.
But they dared not ask, and at the same time they began to wonder if their Burns interstellar civilization had offended the Dragon Emperor somewhere during this period.
This led them to conduct an internal investigation within the Burns interstellar civilization after they returned, resulting in many officials being implicated and suffering undeserved misfortune.
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The Cosmic Military Alliance was quickly established with the impetus of the Flame Elf King Salam and the covert support of the Kaguya Elf King Onyons.
A prototype was quickly established.
With the support of several interstellar civilization giants, it faced relatively little hindrance.
After all, no one dared to offend these two giants.
The Holy Elf Empire was already an established interstellar power, while the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire was currently at its most influential.
It is not only dominant in military armament, but also holds a leading position in the field of interstellar trade.
The current X-Dragon Interstellar Empire is not only a fearsome giant, but also a benefactor that everyone is eager to curry favor with.
Especially after the Cosmic Trade Alliance had been operating for some time.
Those interstellar civilizations that were initially just trying it out have now, after truly tasting the sweetness of this development, been vying to cooperate with the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
The business department building of the Dragon Star Empire is currently the busiest building, with its daily schedule fully booked.
Especially the itinerary of Li Yaqi, the Minister of Commerce of the Empire, is so popular that countless people have made appointments to meet this God of Wealth.
Now, it has even developed to the point that there are rumors that as long as one can meet this God of Wealth, one can obtain a large fortune, and even enable a small interstellar civilization to achieve a development speed of ten or even twenty years in just three years.
Let's get back to the main topic.
Emperor Xiaolong was also busy during this time, and his figure could be seen everywhere.
Especially in this era, Zhao Chen used to only wander around the small territory of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, but now he needs to wander between many universes.
According to records from Zhao Chen's secretary, His Majesty the Emperor of the Dragon Empire is now rarely able to stay in the territory of the Dragon Interstellar Empire for more than half a month.
And now, our Emperor of the Wyverns has come to the distant interstellar empire of the Mahas.
However, no one knew that the Dragon Emperor was here.